2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 222 kg more than 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
